Florida health system fires employee after 5-year patient data breach

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Miami-based Jackson Health System has terminated an employee after discovering the individual accessed more than 2,000 patient records without authorization over a five-year period.

Between July 2020 and May 2025, the employee accessed patient information — including names, birthdates, addresses, medical record numbers and clinical details — to promote a personal healthcare business, according to a June 6 news release.

All affected patients are being notified, and the employee was immediately terminated.

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